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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $245 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,115 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Culinary Institute of America ($51,500.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than Manhattan School of Music ($33,499 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 26.6% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($13,110 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 5.5% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($21,335 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Manhattan School of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan School of Music or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Manhattan School of Music? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Manhattan School of Music and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $9,200 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,400)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,750)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($155 vs. $245)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/